Dreamland Child Care 3
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (6), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 11, 202618 Findings18 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
There is no immunization history on file for Child 1 and Child 4.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
There is no record for Child 1 and Child 3 had a physical exam within the past 6 months.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
The registry certificate on file for Staff A does not show staff has met the educational qualifications for the position
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff A does not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent on file.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff hours worked are documented but it does not include which classroom staff is working in when used to meet staff-to
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff D and Staff E do not have a current CPR certificate on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff E does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file was tak
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff E, identified as the meal prep personnel, does not have documentation of completing the annual 1 hour training in
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
In the hallway bathroom, a bottle of bleach water was observed near the toilet and several diaper creams and ointment cr
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Throughout the center, multiple water stains were observed on ceiling tiles.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Several areas of flaking paint was observed in the pre-k classroom, accessible to children.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the infant room has not been reviewed within the last 6 months.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Not all of the diaper creams were labeled with a childs name. There was A & D diaper cream in both the infant room and h
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Staff C, identified as the driver, does not have an annual driving record completed and on file. The driving record for
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff C, identified as the driver, does not have an annual driver training completed. The last training was completed in
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Under 2 intake forms for Child 1 and Child 3 have not been updated within the past three months.
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
In the infant room, two children were observed sitting in high chairs without safety straps. **This was corrected during
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diaper changing surface in the hallway bathroom has rips/tears, making the surface unable to be disinfected easily.
Nov 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
The director disclosed that a teacher used both of her hands and picked a child up by one arm from their cot that was on
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
It was found during the investigation that the teacher was yelling at the child for misbehaving before pulling the child
Aug 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
There was no cover on the garbage can in the classroom that had pull-ups and discarded food in it
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
There was no documentation of completed fire and tornado drills for July 2025.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
There was an infant sleeping in the crib that was wrapped in a blanket and sleeping on a boppy pillow.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
There was a can of Enfamil that was opened and not labeled with a date.
Feb 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
There was missing information on the child enrollment form for Child 1.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
There was no documentation of an immunization history for Child 4.
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
There was no documentation of the required health report for Child 4.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
There was no documentation of a staff health report for Staff A & C.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
There was no documentation of the required 15 hours of continuing education for Staff A & D.